As students head home for an extended holiday break, they leave behind homework, exams, and critical school-provided meals, making the need for food assistance more significant this time of year. Juggling high rent, utility bills, and essentials like food and clothing with the added pressure of providing a cheerful holiday is often overwhelming for families living paycheck … [Read more...] about You are Spreading Holiday Hope & Cheer
Gratitude Stories
Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
With the generous support of people like you, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently opened a new, larger distribution center in Melbourne. “No one should have to worry or think all the time about when their next meal is going to be or that they’re hungry,” says Keri, a school guidance counselor. Partnering with Second Harvest has been a lifeline for the … [Read more...] about Now Open: Expanded Brevard Branch
A Word of Gratitude This Holiday Season
As I gather my family for the holidays, I’m reminded of the joys of the season that I experienced as a child. When I recall the twinkling lights, the wrapped gifts, and the wonderful smell of dinner wafting in from my mother’s kitchen, I am so grateful for these incredible memories. Today, I also think about the 1 in 6 children in Central Florida and their … [Read more...] about A Word of Gratitude This Holiday Season
A fresh start thanks to you
It only takes a slight rent increase, an unexpected expense like a flat tire, or a visit to the emergency room to cause a family to face the unthinkable: hunger. For one in eight Central Floridians, that's the reality. Sania and her family moved out of Orlando last year to find more stable housing in Lake County. That meant paying deposits, finding new jobs and settling into … [Read more...] about A fresh start thanks to you
A Helping Hand for Seniors
When they retired, Michele and her husband moved to Florida to be close to family. Her son and his wife had good jobs and four young kids but needed extra help. “Things are tight for everybody,” Michele explains, adding that childcare is expensive, and that’s if you can find it. She became their nanny, a second career that paid in laughter and cherished memories. “I just … [Read more...] about A Helping Hand for Seniors
